December 15th, 2012

Jeffrey Auxer Designs, Berlin, Gallery, Studio, Blown Glass, Fine Art, Classes, Parties, Maryland, Worcester County

Up and down the Delmarva Peninsula historic towns are being preserved by residents and merchants.  The Historic Town of Berlin is one example.  On any given day, this town, which by the way, looks like a movie set, is bustling with visitors.  If it is not one thing is another….but, they always have a concert, a festival, merchants’ stroll, you name it.  The shopkeepers are young and interesting, new restaurants have opened this summer; making Historic Berlin a shopping and dining destination.

From Rehoboth Beach and other Delaware Beaches, it takes about 45 minutes.  If you live on the Delaware and Maryland coast, then you are probably used to driving.  I really don’t mind it one bit.  A road trip?  I look forward to it!!

My friend, Susan, and I stopped at Jeffrey Auxer Designs.  The building is unique and it dates back to 1897.  It is located at 19 Jefferson St. in Berlin, Maryland.  It is behind the Atlantic Hotel, which is located on Main Street.  Can’t miss it.  It is the center of the town.  Jeffrey Auxer Designs closes on Monday, but it is open the rest of the week.  At this time of the year it was the perfect place to pick up a few Christmas presents.  His Tel. is 443-513-4210.  His website?  http://www.jeffreyauxer.com.

The ring holders were so cute.  Jeffrey also makes rings and earrings.

The art of blown glass.  The deep colors of the glass.  The amazing shapes.  All this you will find at Jeffrey’s shop.  A person who blows glass is called a glassblower, a glassmith, or a gaffer.

Jeffrey offers classes, either individually or in a group setting.  You can also bring your party to the studio.  He has room for 8; kids or adults.  You can find more info. if you visit the above mentioned website.

I bought one of the ornaments and I also bought a couple of bowls.

The studio is so colorful and Jeffrey is very friendly and easy to talk to.

Berlin is beautiful this time of the year.  This is, definitely, a must stop shop while visiting this Historic Town.

Note:  Jeffrey also exhibits at Gallery One, located at 32 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean View, Delaware.  It is a few miles west of Bethany Beach.

Talk to you later…

December 13th, 2012

Shop Historic Berlin, Maryland, NEST, Boutique, Gallery, Local Art, Vintage Treasures, Modern Housewares, Handmade Collectibles, Gifts, Home Accessories

I want you to meet Petey.  This is the hardest working pooch in all Historic Berlin, Maryland.  His place of work?  NEST, located at 11 S. Main St.  Tel. 410-629-1030.  From the moment you enter NEST he greets you with a certain look.  He follows you around.  I am not sure if he wants to see if you are really going to buy something, if you had heard about him, or if you are going to pet him.  He really has the run of the store.  He is quiet, discreet and just sooo cute.

Dee is the proprietor of this very eclectic shop.  She is a multi-talented woman, wearing many hats.  At the store, Dee is part of that group of shopkeepers that make you feel so comfortable from the moment you meet her.

My friend, Susan, and I decided to visit Berlin on Wednesday.  The Historic town of Berlin is about 45 minutes from Rehoboth Beach.  At this time of the year you get there in no time.  Plus, it is a nice drive.  NEST was one of the first stores we visited and it has great finds.

Dee also sews beautiful totes with contrasting colors, all lined, and with pockets.

She opens year-round and her merchandise changes constantly.

What is Kantha?  The quilts which are handmade in India using cotton sari scraps are repurposed into modern accessories.

On Friday, 12/14, is the 2nd Friday Art Stroll when shops are open late and galleries hold receptions from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Every Friday in December, please join NEST from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Burley Oak Brewery, located at 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin, for a handcrafted beer and a taste of NEST eclectic selection of gifts.

Have a good one!!  Talk to you later.